Past issues that sitters have dealt with? What little quirks do I need to be aware of such as how the dog responds to loud noises like fireworks and lightning? Is the dog child friendly? What commands and signals does the dog know? What new tricks are you currently teaching your dog or trying to improve? Do you use a shock collar and is the dog trained to respond to the beep? Is the dog on a timed eating schedule or unlimited access to food? What can you tell me about your dog's good and bad behaviors? What's your dog's bathroom routine especially at night? How does your dog let you know it's time to go dodoo? What bad habits should I watch for? Medical issues and/or medication I should be aware of? What rewards is the dog used to receiving and what for? Anything else I need to be aware of?

Each owner and dog have different needs. Some dogs love to go walk along shorelines or creeks, while others love to chase a ball. Then comes the dogs that love dog parks or the ones that don't play well with others. So each dog requires an individualized plan based on the needs of the dog and the stress of a new person and absent owners.